A clever mum has revealed three simple hacks to make your home smell fresh and clean. 

Chantel Mila, from Melbourne, is known for sharing her helpful tips with her 1.5million TikTok followers and said you'll wish you knew the latest three hacks sooner. 

The insights are also a suitable alternative for those who wish to avoid using harsh chemicals while cleaning.

First, Chantel shared a simple way to remove unwanted scratches from plates and bowls instantly. 

The clever mum made a paste by combining equal parts dish soap and baking soda then used a sponge to gently 'scrub away' the marks. 

Within seconds the white kitchen plate was rid of scratches made from cutlery.  

Next, to remove the musty smell from her dishwasher, Chantel emptied the appliance then scattered baking soda everywhere inside. 

She then ran the dishwasher on a hot cycle to remove the odours. 

Melbourne mum Chantel Mila (pictured) is known for sharing her helpful tips with her 1.5million TikTok followers and said you'll wish you knew her latest three hacks sooner

First, she removed scratches from a plate by combining dish soap with baking soda to make a paste
Chantel also mopped the tiles in her bathroom using shaving cream to 'neutralise odours'

First, she removed scratches from a plate by combining dish soap with baking soda to make a paste (left). Chantel also mopped the tiles in her bathroom using shaving cream to 'neutralise odours' 

Lastly, it may come as a surprise to some but Chantel mopped the tiles in her bathroom using shaving cream to 'neutralise odours'. 

In another video she's previously used shaving cream to 'buff' her bathroom mirror and shower. 

The insightful video has since exceeded more than 25,000 views within three days.  

Last year Chantel revealed her homemade formula which gets rid of mould in your shower and stops it from coming back.

She creates a mould-killing recipe using just two tablespoons of dish soap, hydrogen peroxide, and six-to-eight drops of tea tree oil.

The mum-of-two pours all the ingredients into a dish brush and scrubs the grout in her bathroom.

'The dish brush makes cleaning so quick and easy, while the hydrogen peroxide and dish soap cut through tough grime and mould,' she said in a video.

Why and where does mould grow?

Generally, if you can see or smell mould, you need to clean up and remove the mould immediately, as mould can damage surfaces it grows on. The longer it grows the more damage it can cause.

Mould only grows when there is sufficient moisture. When mould appears, the first task is to try to establish where the moisture is coming from.

Parts of a house that get wet or have poor ventilation are prone to mould growth, such as:

Avoid conditions encouraging mould growth, by using heat, insulation and ventilation. The cheapest and easiest way of reducing moisture and humidity levels is by ventilating a room by opening a door or window. Use exhaust fans where available.

Source: Better Health Victoria 

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A cleaning guru has shared her homemade formula that gets rid of mould in your shower
The mould-killing recipe uses two tablespoons of dish soap, hydrogen peroxide, and tea tree oil

A cleaning guru has shared her homemade formula that gets rid of mould in your shower

If left untreated, mould can cause respiratory problems because it produces allergens, irritants, and sometimes toxic substances.

'The hydrogen peroxide helps whiten the tiles and get rid of tough mould in your shower,' Chantel added. 'While the tea tree oil removes the mould spores and keeps them away.' 

The mum shared that you could use the mixture on grout, tiles, and even your shower door seal. 

She typically scrubs the solution everywhere and leaves it to soak for 15 minutes before rinsing it off. 

Clove oil is also a suitable substitute for tea tree oil when it comes to ridding your home of mould. 

The mum noted that it was essential to use discretion before using essential oils in homes with pets or small children because some of it could be toxic.

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